devisor

[ dih-vahy-zer ]

noun

, Law.

1. a person who makes a devise.

devisor

/ dɪˈvaɪzə /

noun

1. property law a person who devises property, esp realty, by will

Word History and Origins

Origin of devisor¹

1400–50; late Middle English (in general sense “one who devises”) < Anglo-French devisour ( Old French deviseur ). See devise, -or ²

Example Sentences

A devisor may clearly devise or limit the possession of chattels, making them inalienable by devisees in succession.

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We should be inclined to think the devisor entertained a singular predilection for the Old Cross, then in the pride of youth.

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The person who makes a will is called the testator or devisor.

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The term testator is more commonly used than the term devisor to designate the maker of a will.

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